sulphatase

/ˈsʌlfæteɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of sulphate esters.

“The bacteria used sulphatase to break down the organic compounds in the contaminated soil.”

Synonyms

  • aralkylsulfatase
  • aryl sulfatase
  • sulfatase
  • sulfatase enzyme